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I was there on my round asia tour and landed during the late afternoon. The weather was pretty much the same as most of the other asian countries during the summer, Hot and Humid! But you'll get used to the sweating like you got out of the shower and still feel sticky all over. The sights are...more I was there on my round asia tour and landed during the late afternoon. The weather was pretty much the same as most of the other asian countries during the summer, Hot and Humid! But you'll get used to the sweating like you got out of the shower and still feel sticky all over. The sights are pretty cool since we went to see the grand temple and bhudda's. The food was cheap even the restaurant type thai food cost us around 500 bhat. We went to food courts and most we spent there was 200 bhat for the two of use on meals. I stayed away from any western food since I didn't travel 5000 miles just to eat a hamburger. (from Canada) Oh yeah we stayed at the baiyoke sky hotel it's a pretty awesome view of the city from there and there's a night market right at your door step! my wife spent like 5000 bhat or so and we ended up with a cheap imitation luggage and filled with new clothes! they're all fakes there but very cheap like 100 bhat for a shirt before bargaining. So it was cheaper to do that instead of paying the hotel laundry service hahaha! Worst experience there was taking a tuk tuk. They come up to you all helpful, friendly and offering to ride you to the touristy places for 20 bhat if they can drop you off at these waste of time gem and other tourist junk places. Boy that was a waste of time! cause from that they get a nice gas coupon worth like 1-2 litres of fuel, for 40 bhat a liter they are making more off you by using you instead of you paying. Plus the wasted time running around the city. If you guys need to get around, taxi's and the MRT are the only way to go. Leave the tuk tuks for the suckers to take, I've talked to locals and they never take tuk tuks so that more than tells you what good they are. One more tip of you are going into a taxi ask for metered fare before you even get in, and if they refuse just close the door and flag the next one, they are everywhere. Reason is if it sounds cheap or they aren't using a meter then they are running you around those tourist sucker sites like the tuk tuks and you waste time running around in circles instead of getting to more sight seeing. Hope this review was helpful to you guys and enjoy the trip! We sure did, stayed for 3 days and it felt like more than enough.close

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by Azreal911 – posted on Jun 8, 2008

1

bangkok was good...very busy and the pollution in the air makes u feel a bit ill!! there is so much to see and using the Tuk Tuk\'s are great if you can get them to take you to a few places quite cheaply- approx 30baht or less per person! the hostel was hotel quality, but a little too far...more bangkok was good...very busy and the pollution in the air makes u feel a bit ill!! there is so much to see and using the Tuk Tuk\'s are great if you can get them to take you to a few places quite cheaply- approx 30baht or less per person! the hostel was hotel quality, but a little too far from the city. we didn\'t think this would be a problem until we were trying to find a cab to take us home after a big day in Bangkok. a lot of the drivers didn\'t know where is was (we showed them the map the hostel gave us) or they didn\'t want to drive that far!!! so keep this in mind if you are planning to do a lot of things in the city centre!!close

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by ruuffie8420 – posted on Mar 6, 2008

3

Corner toilets can be slightly small (Room 208). Was alright for me because I'm petite but for my guy, it was slightly crammed. The other rooms should be fine. Loved the fact that they clean the rooms daily & change the sheets + towels. Wonderfully prepared breakfast provided although it can get...more Corner toilets can be slightly small (Room 208). Was alright for me because I'm petite but for my guy, it was slightly crammed. The other rooms should be fine. Loved the fact that they clean the rooms daily & change the sheets + towels. Wonderfully prepared breakfast provided although it can get slightly boring because it's the same thing everyday but one cannot complain that it's provided & presented in a really nice manner. close

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by faithmayer – posted on Nov 28, 2007

2

Bangkok is a very interesting city, but also one that you prob don't want to spend more than a few days in. It's a pretty busy place; getting around on the tuk tuks is a novelty for the first hour but a pain in the ass after a while. There is plenty to see and do, but for some reason, after 3...more Bangkok is a very interesting city, but also one that you prob don't want to spend more than a few days in. It's a pretty busy place; getting around on the tuk tuks is a novelty for the first hour but a pain in the ass after a while. There is plenty to see and do, but for some reason, after 3 days, the place just begins to grind on you.close

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by paul – posted on May 14, 2007

13

A busy busy city with a lot going on. The people are lovely and they have some super shopping areas. Take a tuk tuk for a laugh and live it up in a nice hotel for a cheap price. The food served is delicious and cheap. It can get very smoggy and getting around is not too easy. 3 days is...more A busy busy city with a lot going on. The people are lovely and they have some super shopping areas. Take a tuk tuk for a laugh and live it up in a nice hotel for a cheap price. The food served is delicious and cheap. It can get very smoggy and getting around is not too easy. 3 days is sufficent!close

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by Gillian – posted on May 1, 2007

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Bangkok is one of those cities people either love or hate there doesn't seem to be a middle ground. Bangkok is a crowded, hot and the exhaust fumes will knock you over but that is also part of it's charm. Bangkok is full of sights, smells of cooking and sounds. If you are looking for a...more Bangkok is one of those cities people either love or hate there doesn't seem to be a middle ground. Bangkok is a crowded, hot and the exhaust fumes will knock you over but that is also part of it's charm. Bangkok is full of sights, smells of cooking and sounds. If you are looking for a relaxing place this is not it. If you are looking for cheap clothing, designer hand bags and CD's/Dvd's the knock offs are everywhere. One of the best places to shop is the weekend markets at Chatuchak. Accommodation is cheap from everything from the 5 Stars to backpacker hostels.close

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by Sonia – posted on May 1, 2007

74

hmm.. the city was nice and very cultural, but also has an underground side that if you're not really ready for, it might shock you... shopping is great but remember to bargain, venders tell you a price which is like 3 times the amt. you actually should be paying... remember to ask taxi...more hmm.. the city was nice and very cultural, but also has an underground side that if you're not really ready for, it might shock you... shopping is great but remember to bargain, venders tell you a price which is like 3 times the amt. you actually should be paying... remember to ask taxi drivers to do meter.. b/c if its flat rate.. they're pretty much taking advantage of you... didn't stay in bangkok for too long.. headed for phuket.. but all in all.. the city was great :)close

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by dinngo487 – posted on Apr 4, 2007

2

WATCH OUT for a lot of scams EVERYWHERE! From the moment I got off the airplane, there were a lot of people who claim to be taxi's... don't listen to them... go down stairs to the first floor where there are lots of legit taxi's waiting (the taxi's will have the lighted sign...more WATCH OUT for a lot of scams EVERYWHERE! From the moment I got off the airplane, there were a lot of people who claim to be taxi's... don't listen to them... go down stairs to the first floor where there are lots of legit taxi's waiting (the taxi's will have the lighted sign saying TAXI METER on top) And make sure that they turn ON the meter (sometimes, they'll turn on the radio & try to tell you that the meter is on when it's not). It shouldn't cost more than about 250Baht (around $8 US Dollars) to get to your place of accomodation. ALSO, make sure that you know what their money looks like, b/c sometimes, people will try to rip you off at night... the taxi driver was supposed to give me 500BAht for change. Instead he had given me a 50Baht WITH a ZERO added to the end!!! It was late at night when my plane landed so I couldn't tell in the dark until the next day when I check my money! So be CAREFUL wherever you go in Thailand. The scammers act really nice & extremely helpful when they're conning you... and sellers will make you feel guilty if they have to inorder to get you to buy their things. So the golden rule: If some approaches you, chances are they're trying to rip you off or get you to buy something... if you need something, you'd be the one to approach, right? =) If you can, try to use the skytrain & the metro system only if you don't want to deal with taxi & tuk tuks that will try to take advantage of your money. Also, I'm from Hawaii, and even for me, Bangkok was just unbearable with the heat most of the time. Had if not been for the high temperature & all the scams, my trip there would have been a lot more favorable. Have a safe trip!close

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by katalyst – posted on Mar 28, 2007

2

Bangkok is a really busy city. it smells really bad in places and there is a high level of traffic and polution. getting around in the city really easy and cheapish. Thailand wasn't as cheap as i was thinking but still cheap enough for a vist. also getting transport to other parts of the...more Bangkok is a really busy city. it smells really bad in places and there is a high level of traffic and polution. getting around in the city really easy and cheapish. Thailand wasn't as cheap as i was thinking but still cheap enough for a vist. also getting transport to other parts of the country is really easy. there are pleanty of tourist shops, enough for one every 20 meters it seems at times.close

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by malcolmbel – posted on Mar 26, 2007

9

I thought it was a really nice place to stay, I was having a short holiday before I had to move to my apartment in bangkoko to study. The enviroment is very friendly and if you need a taxi they help you find a taxi^^. The shops are near by but if you want a mall it is a littloe walk away from the...more I thought it was a really nice place to stay, I was having a short holiday before I had to move to my apartment in bangkoko to study. The enviroment is very friendly and if you need a taxi they help you find a taxi^^. The shops are near by but if you want a mall it is a littloe walk away from the hotel and near the mall is the sky train for bangkok, this is a great location for the hotel and for any one who wants to spend a nice relaxing time in Bangkok.close

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by patrick3650 – posted on Feb 26, 2007

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